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El Paso, Texas - TRAFFIC ALERT:

I-10 Eastbound and Westbound as well as the Gateway East and West at Hawkins are closed. El Paso Police are reporting a power line down in the area.

Our crew on the scene reports several businesses have been affected. Those who were on the freeway at the time of the incident appear to be stuck in traffic at this time. All traffic is being diverted, police urge drivers to avoid the area.

No word at this time how long it will take for the area to be cleared.

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